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Pensioner charged with murder of 11-year-old British girl in France

Officials say 11-year-old Solaine Thornton was ‘not the target’ of a fatal gunshot which killed her

The Independent UK

Ukraine says seven villages retaken in 'tough' offensive

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine on Monday said it had retaken seven villages and made small gains in a "tough" counter-offensive against Russian forces that France said could last months.

Bangkok Post

Suspect in France shooting of UK girl charged with murder: prosecutor

BREST (FRANCE) - The suspect accused of shooting dead an 11-year-old British girl in France and gravely wounding her parents has been charged with murder and remanded in custody, a prosecutor said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

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France, Germany and Poland back Ukraine's counteroffensive in a show of unity

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are meeting in Paris for talks focusing on military support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive and future security guarantees to be given to the country

The Independent UK

Girl, 11, shot dead in France 'didn't stand a chance' says devastated grandad

Solaine Thornton and her sister Celeste, eight, were in the garden when an elderly neighbour allegedly opened fire at them

Liverpool Echo

Neighbour charged with fatally shooting British girl, 11, in France

Suspect Dirk Raats has been officially put under investigation for murder of Solaine Thornton

The Guardian - UK

Pensioner charged with murder after British girl Solaine Thornton, 11, shot dead in France

Raats was taken from a secure police station for a 10-minute appearance before a judge at Brest Criminal Court

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Grandad of Brit girl, 11, 'gunned down by neighbour in France' said she 'didn't stand a chance'

Solaine Thornton, 11, died after allegedly being shot by dutchman Dirk Raats, 71, who is facing murder and attempted murder charges.

Daily Record

Highest-level fire warnings for eastern France following 6-week drought

Two departments in France's east have been placed under high-risk wildfire warnings. Authorities are concerned as parts of the country haven't had any rainfall for over six weeks.

Radio France Internationale

Parents of girl, 11, shot dead in France, are from Oldham

The couple moved to France five years ago

Manchester Evening News

‘Not the Tour de France’: women’s race director’s safety remarks spark anger

A race director in France has provoked anger after accusing professional female riders and teams of having safety expectations “not in line with their level”

The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa star's wife in dismay as he quits honeymoon for late international call-up

Boubacar Kamara and his new wife Coralie Porrovecchio were looking forward to celebrating their marriage on holiday, only for their honeymoon to be ruined by a phone call

Daily Mirror

Elye Wahi: Arsenal target tipped to light up U21 Euros after France call-up

Sylvain Rippol describes what the tournament can expect from the highly sought-after striker

Evening Standard

France announces measures to tackle bullying in wake of teenage suicides

France's Minister for Education has ordered all middle schools to hold an hour-long session on the scourge of bullying on social media, after two teenage victims took their own lives. The government has said the fight against bullying will be an "absolute priority" for the start of the 2023 academic…

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The Independent UK

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead in France – reports

The 11-year-old was reportedly killed while playing on her garden swing.

The Independent UK

British girl shot dead in France ‘by neighbour who complained about noise and cutting trees’

Solenne Thornton, 11, has been named by French authorities after tragic incident in Saint-Herbot, Brittany, following ‘three-year neighbour dispute’

Autosport

10 things we learned from the 2023 MotoGP Italian GP

MotoGP returned to action at the Italian Grand Prix after a three-week break, with Francesco Bagnaia delighting the home crowd with a perfect weekend.

Wales Online

Authorities name 11-year-old British girl shot dead in France

Her parents were seriously injured in the attack

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11-year-old British girl shot dead in family's garden in western France

An 11-year-old British girl has been shot dead while playing in the family's garden in western France, following a reported dispute with a neighour.

Liverpool Echo

Schoolgirl from UK reportedly shot dead by 'neighbour' in France

The British Foreign Office confirmed it is providing support to the family

The Independent UK

Brittany shooting – latest: British girl killed during Saint Herbot barbecue over reported land dispute

The 11-year-old’s father was also seriously wounded following the attack on Saturday night in village of Saint-Herbot

Daily Record

British girl 'shot dead' in France while playing on swings in family garden

A 71-year-old man, understood to be the neighbour of the family, has been arrested.

Manchester Evening News

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead by neighbour in France

The British Foreign Office confirmed it was providing support to the family.

The Independent UK

British girl, 11, shot dead as she played on swings in family home in France

Her eight-year-old sister alerted neighbours after mother and father also wounded in attack

Daily Mirror

'We moved to France and bought an entire village - for the price of one UK house'

Liz and David Murphy were shocked at how far their money could go across the channel after selling their three-bedroom Manchester semi-detached home for £400,000

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